Life Skills Coach (Direct Service Professional)
About The Position
The Life Skills Coach (Direct Service Professional) assists in providing educational, vocational, and supported-living services and training for individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs. Under the direct supervision of a Training Specialist or Team Director, the coach implements objectives assigned by an immediate supervisor to help participants develop practical skills and social behaviors that support independent or interdependent living and vocational life. The role includes direct support with daily routines and personal care, instruction in individual and group settings, community transportation, and documenting participant progress. Lifting, pulling, and pushing are among the job’s primary activities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, a good DMV driving record, and a reliable, safe vehicle.
- Ability to lift 50–80 pounds.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Must successfully complete health and LiveScan screenings.
- Must complete a pre-employment background investigation following a conditional offer; criminal convictions may affect eligibility to work at REACH.
- Interest in and willingness to learn about training and vocational needs of individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing vocational, independent-living, and interdependent-living objectives in each participant’s individual support plan.
- Learn and understand participants’ specific needs and backgrounds.
- Participate in meetings and provide direct assistance with developing participants’ living-skills and vocational objectives.
- Foster healthful habits and participants’ sense of wellbeing.
- Support daily routines, including feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
- Maintain and publish progress notes on assigned participants and their objectives.
- Participate in training on current independent-living practices and work with the Program Supervisor to implement new techniques and practices.
- Support informed choices about program schedules and changes or additions to daily activities.
- Provide individual and group instruction to carry out individual support plans.
- Transport participants to and from vocational, medical when applicable, and training activities in the community as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in peer-group activities, discussions, and monthly staff and safety meetings.
- Participate in REACH safety programs and report safety concerns.
- Follow REACH policies, including requirements for recording work time and complying with safety and communications policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- CPR and First Aid training and certification are provided by REACH.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
